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Politics + Activism

Having Your Wedding Cupcake & Eating It Too: Radical Queer & Progressive LGBT Politics Working Together

The new executive director of Garden State Equality, Andy Bowen, and I chat about the influence of queer radicalism on LGBT progressive organizations and movements.

KaeLyn August 29, 2014 25 Comments
TV Feature

Rhymes With Witches: Original Degrassi Mean Girl, Tabi

“Her uniform consists of a Degrassi varsity jacket, though I think she’s too cool to actually be a part of any organized sport, and, of course, an opened peanut butter jar that she is always snacking on. THIS IS THE PERSON I WANT TO BE.”

Nina August 29, 2014 4 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #142: Like A Freaky Connie Francis With A Death Wish

Topics include the last true hermit, therapy, Cheryl Strayed, “the future of college,” the death penalty, summer jams and more!

Riese August 29, 2014 10 Comments
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Playlist: Sounds Like A Long-Distance Relationship

I feel like a long-distance relationship is sometimes built on the mountain in-between a memory and a waking dream. Here’s some music from the borderline.

Carmen August 29, 2014 43 Comments
TV Reviews

New Lesbian Buddy Comedy “Rods and Cones” Is Weird and Awesome

Enjoy watching four women, whose ages add up to more than 150, as they get to know each other, blow each other, and show each other their bizarre emotional landscapes, great jokes, and weird bodies.”

Alley Hector August 28, 2014 10 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Hannah Hart Wants to Know if Amy Poehler and HAIM are Gay

“Bang Bang” loses to HAIM in a video off while Hannah Hart tries to figure out if you’re gay and Amy Poehler has a serious conversation with Jon Stewart in the corner of this party.

Brittani August 28, 2014 44 Comments
Culture

Dear Queer Diary: Two Journalers are Twice as Nice

Mary and Frances reveal the secrets of the diary-writing universe.

Maggie August 28, 2014 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come

Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.

Helen August 28, 2014 1 Comment
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Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Meg

Grace: It’s fine.
Meg: It’s fine, everything’s fine, this is normal.

Intern Grace August 27, 2014 18 Comments
Hair

How To Dye Your Own Hair Every Color You’ve Ever Wanted At Once

Doing your hair yourself is fun, much cheaper than going to the salon, and probably only moderately hazardous to your health.

Fikri August 27, 2014 58 Comments
Recipes

The Casual Monger: How to Make Simple Herbed Yogurt Cheese

Step-by-step instructions on making a fabulous, easy, and probiotic-rich cheese for the beginning monger.

July Westhale August 27, 2014 11 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Ten Tarot Tattoos

There’s no denyin’ it, tarot and tattoos go together really well.

Beth August 27, 2014 23 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 512: Summer #fAtalfinale Liveblog Situation OF DEATH

Someone is going to die on tonight’s “Pretty Little Liars” mid-season finale! Who will it be? Maybe it will be you! But probably it will be Mona.

Intern Grace August 26, 2014 24 Comments
Love + Sex

Ten Truly Terrible Pieces of Advice Offered To and About Bisexuals

Emily Yoffe isn’t alone! A lot of advice columnists have terrible opinions that they’re excited to share with bisexuals.

Rachel August 26, 2014 117 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

BREAKING: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Are Lesbianing Together

It’s true, we promise, you just have to trust us.

Riese August 26, 2014 72 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said: SoCal Late Summer Swag

For our 18th edition of HS/WS, we returned to Cali, this time focusing on SoCal style.

dapperq August 26, 2014 7 Comments
Society + Culture

Unfortunately, This Magical Anti-Rape Nail Polish Won’t Save Us

On their Facebook page, the creators of Undercover Colors say they “hope to make potential perpetrators afraid to spike a woman’s drink because there’s now a risk that they can get caught.” But what about creating cultural shifts so that people don’t become violent assailants at all?

Adrian August 26, 2014 65 Comments
Music

VIDEO: GAYmous Gives Me Seriously Not-Pretend Feelings

Local Bay Area band GAYmous launched their first ever music video last week, and it’s basically the most awesome thing ever.

July Westhale August 26, 2014 25 Comments
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TV News & Trailers

The Five Most Obnoxious Things That Happened At The 2014 Emmys

Sofia Vergara was literally put on a pedestal, and Modern Family beat Orange Is The New Black.

Laura Mandanas August 26, 2014 29 Comments
Politics + Activism

Virginity “Tests” for Brazilian Exams Defy Human Rights and Sex Ed

In some Brazilian states, a gynecological test is required to prove you’re fit for a job.

Helen August 26, 2014 13 Comments
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